The history of Japan together with a description of the kingdom of Siam 1690-92
by Kaempfer, Engelbert
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About This Item
Glasgow: James Maclehose and Sons, 1906. 3 volumes, 8vo, pp. lxxxix, [3], 336, [3]; ix, [1], 396, [2]; viii, [2], 385, [2]; 162 illus. and maps throughout, including 16 folding maps and facsimiles; very good, sound set in original red cloth gilt. Standard history of Japan first published in 2 folio volumes, 1727, and not reprinted in full until the present edition. "Its chief interest lies in its account of an abortive attempt to revive the English trade with Japan which had ceased since 1623-24" (publisher's note). Includes a life of the author and a long historical introduction.
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- Title
- The history of Japan together with a description of the kingdom of Siam 1690-92
- Author
- Kaempfer, Engelbert
- Book Condition
- Used
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- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- James Maclehose and Sons
- Place of Publication
- Glasgow
- Date Published
- 1906
- Keywords
- , Siam , Thailand ,
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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